Cheap Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA from $500 (46 Rentals)

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109 Samish Way

BellinghamWA98225
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The Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millworks

100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
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GardenHome Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

GardenHome Apartments

3716 Home RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Village at Baker Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Baker Creek

3820-3972 Primrose LnBellingham, WA 98226
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Park Place Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

2057 Washington StFerndale, WA 98248
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Twin Pines Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Pines Apartments

611 Paloma LnBellingham, WA 98226
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Cascades West
Studio Apartments

Cascades West

3422 Northwest AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Sky View Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sky View Apartments

1800 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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Gateway Lofts
Studio Apartments

Gateway Lofts

202 E Holly StBellingham, WA 98225

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Sunset Pond Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Pond Apartments

1101-1405 Woodstock WayBellingham, WA 98226
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The Shearwater
Studio Apartments

The Shearwater

200 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225
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1118 N Forest
Studio Apartments

1118 N Forest

1118 N Forest StBellingham, WA 98225
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Park Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Ridge Apartments

1810 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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MARKETplace
Studio Apartments

MARKETplace

1225 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Morse Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morse Landing

112 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225
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Purnell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Purnell

2603 Elm StBellingham, WA 98225
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The Turnstone
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Turnstone

1020 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Fairhaven Harbor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairhaven Harbor

800-815 Harris AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Sea Home View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Home View

3010 Ferry AveBellingham, WA 98225
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The Leopold Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Leopold Apartments

1224 Cornwall AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Cheapest Available Whatcom County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Whatcom County, WA is a Studio unit found at The Calypso at Samish Hill in the WWU neighborhood priced from $1,270. Benjamin Court Apartments in the Guide Meridian neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Whatcom County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,270
Benjamin Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Samish Station III0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
Village on the Green Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
BARKLEY APARTMENTS0x1 AStudio,1BA$1,456
Sophia Place Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
CrescentStudio AStudio,1BA$1,500
Heather Commons2 Bed, 1 Bath B60 - Commons I2BR,1BA$1,511

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Whatcom County area is the $1.56 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at Depot Estates in the starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Whatcom County apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Tremezzo North starting at $2,100 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Guide Meridian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whatcom County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Depot Estates3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.56
Tremezzo North3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.73
Depot Villas3 bed*3BR,2BA$1.77
Regency Park4 Bedroom, 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.48
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.84
Spring Creek Apartments2B2BR,2BA$2.08
The MeadowsTwo Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.84
Edgemont2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.79
Sunset Terrace2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.06
Heather Commons2 Bed, 1 Bath B60 - Commons I2BR,1BA$1.82

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whatcom County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Whatcom County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Whatcom County is at The Calypso at Samish Hill listed at $1,270.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Whatcom County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Whatcom County Apartment is $1,405 at The Calypso at Samish Hill.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Whatcom County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Whatcom County is starting from $1,511 at Heather Commons.

What is the most affordable Whatcom County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Whatcom County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Regency Park and starts from $1,573.

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